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Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker
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Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker

18th century
Sold 24 April 2025 · Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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Description

1 Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Front Door Entrance Fixture Knocker.

In the stylized model form of the traditional masculine lion.

The lion knocker somes with the original round knocker striking disc, this model is exceptionallt rare as it depicts the model form of a whole lion rather then just the face that is typically seen. Along with being quite hevay for its small size being 1143 grams excluding the weight of the striking disc.

A feature that stands out is the casting detail to the lions body, paws, tail & face which is exceptional.

Origin from England.

So impressive & collectible.

Made from solid brass with some partial original gilding remaining.

A nice display size being 15.5 cm in length and 4.5 cm wide and 16 cm in depth.

They are so well cast and beautifully made to last many lifetimes.

Made from solid brass

With beautiful old antique original aged weathered patina.

Circa late 18th century Georgian era.

Provenance from a private seller in the ceremonial county in south East England.

A great gift.

Condition report.

Having beautiful natural aged charming old patina with various gilt fading loss.

Offered in fine old used worn condition.

The fixing screw bolts are included as seen.

International shipping worldwide is available.

Browse our exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectible collections available in our gallery.

Dimensions in centimetres

Depth from back of lion to front of the long fixing bolt (16 cm)

Width (4.5 cm)

height (15.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Brass Lion Door Knocker to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090661
Dealers Internal Reference
596
Dealers Notes

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Description
1 Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Front Door Entrance Fixture Knocker.

In the stylized model form of the traditional masculine lion.

“
The lion knocker somes with the original round knocker striking disc, this model is exceptionallt rare as it depicts the model form of a whole lion rather then just the face that is typically seen.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Along with being quite hevay for its small size being 1143 grams excluding the weight of the striking disc.

fig 1. A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker

A feature that stands out is the casting detail to the lions body, paws, tail & face which is exceptional.

Origin from England.

So impressive & collectible.

Made from solid brass with some partial original gilding remaining.

fig 2. A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
fig 2. Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker

A nice display size being 15.5 cm in length and 4.5 cm wide and 16 cm in depth.

They are so well cast and beautifully made to last many lifetimes.

Made from solid brass

With beautiful old antique original aged weathered patina.

fig 3. A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
fig 3. Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker

Circa late 18th century Georgian era.

Provenance from a private seller in the ceremonial county in south East England.

A great gift.

Condition report.

Having beautiful natural aged charming old patina with various gilt fading loss.

fig 4. A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
fig 4. Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker

Offered in fine old used worn condition.

The fixing screw bolts are included as seen.

International shipping worldwide is available.

Browse our exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectible collections available in our gallery.

Dimensions in centimetres

Depth from back of lion to front of the long fixing bolt (16 cm)

Width (4.5 cm)

height (15.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Brass Lion Door Knocker to the Georgian era.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090661
Dealers Internal Ref
596
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A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Door Entrance Fixture Knocker
Ref: SA1090661
A cast brass door knocker shaped in the form of a stylised lion, complete with mounting bolts and a weathered metallic finish.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Hardware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsLion figure, Detailed mane, Cast mounting bolts
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

The Georgian style, spanning the 18th and early 19th centuries, is characterised by classical symmetry, proportion, and motifs inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, often featuring robust cast metals like brass.

Period door knockers were predominantly manufactured using sand-cast brass or bronze, sometimes with fire-gilded finishes, resulting in durable components with distinct patination.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-finished details, heavy weight, natural oxidation patterns, and threaded iron or brass mounting bolts consistent with historical manufacturing techniques.

Period metalwork adds historical character and tactile contrast when mounted on contemporary entrance doors or repurposed as decorative interior wall objects.

Preservation involves removing dust with a soft brush and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip the historic patina, allowing the natural oxidisation to remain intact.
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